Individuals who have made an internationally renown significant
contribution to the advancement of ceramics culture, science,
technology, industry and art are eligible as Academicians. The
appointment as Academician is merely honorary and rewards identifiable
contributions and accomplishments of the candidate in the following
subjects:

1. Recognized personal contribution to new knowledge in ceramic
theory and practice including significant contribution to the
literature on ceramics.

2. Important personal actions directed toward fostering a better
understanding of the social interactions of ceramics science,
technology, history and art and/or strengthening the cultural
ties within the international ceramics community.

Effectiveness and efficiency in leadership of organizations that
have made noteworthy contribution in the field of ceramics education
and/or conducted pioneering work or complex programs in developing
fields of ceramics research and practice are weighted as supplementing
the primary qualifications outlined under points 1 and 2.

Elections to the World Academy of Ceramics are held on a regular
basis. Maximum number of Academicians is presently limited to
200.

Only Professional Members of WAC may act as Nominators or References.
A minimum of two References for each nomination are requested.
The Membership Committee is responsible for preparing a ranking
list based on personal achievements of the candidates to present
to the Advisory Board whose evaluation will also consider international
distribution as well as specialty distribution deemed most suitable
for accomplishing the aims of the Academy. Official appointment
is matter of WAC Council.